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  • McChord Field prepares to host RODEO

    Airmen from the 62nd Airlift Wing, 446th AW and 627th Air Base Group have begun preparing 'Rainier Ranch' to host the multitude of United States and International teams when they arrive at the end of the month. The installation will host Air Mobility Command RODEO 2011, and competition is set to

  • 62nd AW commander, command chief attend 18th Air Force conference

    (Editor's note: The 62nd Airlift Wing Public Affairs office localized this article.)Colonel R. Wyn Elder, 62nd Airlift Wing commander, and Command Chief Master Sgt. Gregory Warren, 62nd AW command chief, joined other commanders and enlisted leaders here to discuss principles for dealing with the

  • ‘I’d rather sweat than bleed’ – motorcycle safety

    Now that summer has arrived, the temperatures will rise and motorcyclists will surely take advantage of the prime riding weather. While the riders enjoy their hobby, the Air Force is determined to keep them safe."I'd rather sweat than bleed," said Tech. Sgt. Carlos Damian, 62nd Aircraft Maintenance

  • Congratulations to McChord Field's newest technical sergeants

    Congratulations to the following Airmen who have been selected for promotion to technical sergeant. Staff Sgt. James ChestnutStaff Sgt. Jeffery PattersonStaff Sgt. Gabriel ReamsStaff Sgt. William GreenStaff Sgt. Michael KurtaStaff Sgt. Matthew MckennaStaff Sgt. Yuri MillerStaff Sgt. Qwanzetta

  • 62nd AW welcomes new commander

    Members of the 62nd Airlift Wing welcomed their new commander during a change of command ceremony June 14.Col. R. Wyn Elder took command of the 62nd AW from Col. Kevin Kilb, who will be retiring after more than 22 years of Air Force service. Lt. Gen. Robert Allardice, 18th Air Force commander at

  • Improve your stride, get fit this summer

    The McChord Health and Wellness Center offers a 'running clinic' that focuses on improving the mechanics and techniques of runners of all skill levels."This service is offered to active duty service members, reservists, civilians and dependants," said Patrick Conway, 62nd Medical Squadron exercise